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🏝️ “Live by the sea, cook with love, and care for a peaceful beach

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The experience

Live steps from Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido! Help clean common areas and rooms, care for 3 sweet dogs, and cook simple meals for local workers. No fixed schedule — just meet the daily goals. Enjoy free accommodation, Wi-Fi, groceries to cook your own meals, kitchen access, and 3 days off weekly. Ideal for independent, pet-loving volunteers who enjoy cooking and peaceful beach vibes.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 45 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🏝️ Volunteer Program: “Live by the Sea, Cook with Love, and Care for a Peaceful Beach Home” 🌊🐾
📍 Location: Zicatela Beach, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
🏡 Type: Beachside home (private space) with peaceful vibes and 3 friendly dogs
💼 Type of Work: Housekeeping + Cooking + Pet Care

✨ About the Place
You’ll be staying in a calm, welcoming home just steps from the ocean and next to Zicatela’s local market. A perfect setup for surf lovers, digital nomads, or anyone seeking a slower lifestyle by the beach.

🧑‍🍳 What You’ll Do
🧼 Clean common areas and guest rooms (daily maintenance, not heavy turnover)
🐶 Feed, walk, and spend time with 3 affectionate dogs
🍳 Cook two meals a day for 6 people (breakfast + lunch):
Breakfast: Eggs
Lunch: 1 main dish (guisado) + side (salad, rice, pasta, etc.)
🍽️ Wash dishes used after each meal

📅 Schedule & Organization
No fixed working hours — you manage your time and just meet daily goals
Meals must be ready at set times (e.g. 9:00 AM breakfast, 2:00 PM lunch)
On W/F/ Sunday (your rest days):
Meals for the team are pre-cooked and stored in advance
Workers will reheat and serve themselves

🛏️ What You Get
✅ Free accommodation (private/shared, depending on availability)
✅ Groceries provided for all meals (including your personal food)
✅ Full access to kitchen, fridge, and utensils
✅ Reliable Wi-Fi
✅ 2 full days off weekly to surf, explore or just relax

🤝 Ideal Volunteer Profile
Independent, clean and responsible
Enjoys cooking and animals
Feels comfortable managing tasks without constant supervision
Open to helping in a home-style environment with heart

🐾 Bonus Points
Basic Spanish
Kitchen experience
Dog care or rescue familiarity

🌅 What You’ll Experience
A peaceful home by the ocean

Activities & Shift

🗓️ Activities & Shifts
Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Days Off: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (3 full days)

🧹 Light Cleaning

Sweep patios and common areas daily
Guest rooms are unoccupied — light dusting and weekly check
🕒 Approx. 1 hour/day, flexible timing

🐶 Pet Care

Feed 3 friendly dogs every evening
Check water bowls regularly
No walking required — just make sure they’re safe and nearby
🕒 ~30 minutes/day

🍳 Cooking (2 meals/day for 6 people)

Breakfast (Simple):
Eggs (any style), beans, coffee, bread or tortillas, and fruit
Only eggs, beans, or heating leftover, and coffee need to be prepared daily
🕒 Breakfast ready by 8:30 AM (prep starts ~8:00 AM)

Lunch (Main Meal):
One guisado (main dish) with 1–2 simple sides (e.g., rice, pasta, beans, veggies)
Serve and wash dishes
🕒 Lunch ready by 2:00 PM (prep starts ~12:30 PM)
Rest Days:

Meals for Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays should be pre-cooked and stored the day before
Workers will reheat and serve themselves

🕓 Total daily workload: ~4.5 to 6 hours
⏳ No fixed shifts — just ensure breakfast and lunch are served on time

Rules

🏠 House Rules
Para mantener una convivencia armónica y respetuosa en el hogar, te pedimos seguir estas reglas básicas:

🚫 Conducta
No se permite el consumo de drogas ni el abuso de alcohol.
Está prohibido fumar dentro de la casa. Puedes hacerlo solo en las áreas exteriores designadas.
No está permitido alojar personas externas.
Se permite visitas a las áreas comunes solo con autorización previa.
Evita actitudes o conductas que alteren la paz del hogar. Este es un espacio tranquilo.

⏰ Horarios y Respeto
Respeta los horarios de silencio: de 9:00 PM a 7:00 AM.
Sé considerado/a con el descanso de otros y el bienestar de los perritos.
Evita ruidos fuertes, música alta o actividades que puedan incomodar.

🧼 Orden y Limpieza
Mantén tu habitación limpia y ordenada.
Limpia los utensilios, platos y áreas de cocina después de usarlos.
Cuida los materiales, herramientas y mobiliario — este es tu hogar temporal, trátalo con cariño.
Si rompes o dañas algo por accidente, por favor avísanos de inmediato.

🐾 Cuidado de los animales
Trata a los perritos con respeto y paciencia. No están para ser corregidos ni dominados, sino acompañados con cariño.

🌱 Espíritu de colaboración
Esperamos una actitud responsable, proactiva y con buena energía.
La comunicación abierta es clave: si tienes alguna duda, inquietud o problema, no dudes en hablarlo.